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Are You Held Captive by Your Thoughts?
by
Ann Stewart
Let's have a look at how our thoughts hold us captive
and sabotage both our health and wealth:
1. If this is a total revelation to you, then look back and see where
the thoughts originated. Were they implanted by family members,
teachers, church leaders, or fear?
* Repetition of thoughts can translate into infallible truths in your
belief system, whether true or false.
2. Were these individuals financially blessed? Could they have been the
products of wrong teaching and/or fear themselves?
* "Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat.." Lu. 12:22. The
Lord is our Provider. He does not want us to worry and fear.
3. Whenever an opportunity came your way to invest, did you listen to
the negative voices in your head - thoughts of fear of losing?
* It is good to be quiet and hear the still voice that says: You can do
it; you're capable; you are worthy to want more in your life. Don't be
afraid to heed wise counsel.Can you do something about changing your
belief system and results? Absolutely! Study His Word, believe it, and
ask His guidance in everything you do.
- Words are powerful! Consider this: God spoke the universe into being!
His Word is all powerful. It is the implementation of His thoughts. We
speak substance to our thoughts! When we speak negatively, whether in
jest or an expression, we give power to those words as we declare them
as truth. Conversely, as we voice our needs, they will manifest
themselves! The more we speak good things over our lives, the more we
believe them and reach out for them in expectation!
- Choose not to entertain all the negative news coming your way! Yes,
you can choose to replace it with positive thoughts and words. You can
direct your destiny with how you think and what you say!
So, in summary, let's do a couple of short exercises.
1. You've just had your 15-minute coffee break with all the office
personnel complaining about their salaries and working conditions. How
does that make you feel?
2. You poured your cup of coffee, assessed the negative atmosphere, said
a cheery hello, and exited. On your way back to the office you say to
yourself: "I love my cheery office with the sun streaming in and my
colleagues are a great gang. My salary is commensurate with the type of
work I'm doing, even though I need and would love to make more. How do
you feel?
In the first scenario everyone present tends to enter into a mental
and/or spoken agreement culminating in frustration and dissatisfaction.
This can affect them for hours or days, and usually includes feelings of
blame towards their employer.
People who think negatively tend to blame their problems on others and
feel victimized - even if they were. They tend to live in the past.
In the second case you took control of a situation, chose to keep a
happy and peaceful disposition, and probably ended up with thoughts
like: "What can I do to improve my income?" And, you know, in that frame
of mind you might even come up with some great ideas, such as networking
and starting your own niche business!
Those who make a conscious choice to be happy and look at the positive,
look inward first, see what they can do to improve their situation, and
look for solutions. They live in the now. That's where the power is; and
they speak their future into being!
About the Author:
Ann is the author of “With Wings as Eagles,” an
inspirational testimonial of overcoming major obstacles.
Get her free inspirational e-zine, worth $79:
http://www.lifealteringwords.com
To learn more about the author:
www.lifealteringwords.com/with-wings-as-eagles
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